
Compare 36 child daycare & preschools in Evansville. Average rating: 4.31/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Evansville has 36 licensed child daycare & preschools with 307 parent reviews averaging 4.31/5.18 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 47% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 47714 (avg 4.96 stars), while 47713 has the largest selection (12 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
800 St. Mary'S Drive, Evansville, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 110 children
Parents consistently praise La Petite for its caring, patient teachers who genuinely engage with children and maintain strong communication with families. The facility emphasizes educational activities, healthy nutrition, safety measures, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes children eager to attend.
3900 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Cornerstone Day Care is a faith-based center in Evansville that parents praise for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Bible-focused curriculum including math and science. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, community involvement, and homey environment, with one parent noting a decade-long tenure at the facility.
2300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Mark's Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the caring teachers, strong pastoral leadership under Pastor Don, and welcoming church community. Parents highlight the facility's role in providing not only quality preschool education but also broader support services including mentoring, after-school programs, and meals for neighborhood children in need.
6300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Mighty Kids Preschool/Childcare 2 for its caring owner Ms. Nermeen and her attentive, family-like approach to childcare. The facility is highlighted for its small size that allows individual attention, quality nap routines, outdoor play areas, detailed daily reports, and reasonable pricing. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong trust and satisfaction with their children's care and development.
6312 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Mighty Kids Childcare for its warm, family-oriented environment under owner Ms. Nermeen's caring leadership. The facility is noted for providing individualized attention, proper rest accommodations, detailed daily reports, and a balance of learning and socialization. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting trust, reliability, and the emotional connection children form with the staff.
4310 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Assembly of Faith Daycare & Preschool is a religious facility in Evansville, Indiana that parents describe as welcoming and loving with a focus on faith and worship. Reviews highlight the friendly environment and pastoral leadership, with parents appreciating the spiritual atmosphere for their children.
5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Well Daycare in Evansville, Indiana receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and safe environment for their children. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children are excited to attend and that staff provide regular updates and excellent care. Parents also appreciate the church community aspect and feel their families have grown spiritually through the organization.
1000 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Enterprise Zone Day Care Center in Evansville receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the center's affordability for low-income families, small class sizes, caring staff, and strong early learning curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making academic progress.
400 S.E. 8th Street, Evansville, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 130 children
Carver Day Care and Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality staff, organization, and child care. However, some parents have expressed concerns about communication and phone accessibility. The facility is income-based and popular, with limited availability for summer and fall programs.
2845 Beaumont Drive, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry is a church-based center that receives mostly positive feedback for its welcoming community, spiritual focus, and family atmosphere. However, there are isolated concerns about staff professionalism and community relations.
Based on 38 daycares with Google ratings in Evansville
Top qualities mentioned across 307 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Evansville, based on parent reviews
Evansville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47714 | 10 | 4.96 | 7 | |
| 47715 | 7 | 4.37 | 2 | |
| 47713 | 12 | 4.18 | 3 | |
| 47711 | 9 | 4.14 | 3 | |
| 47710 | 10 | 4.13 | 1 | |
| 47712 | 5 | 2.1 | 0 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Evansville (16–342 children)
Small
up to 30 children
11
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
11
Very Large
150+ children
9
Highest rated daycares in Evansville based on parent reviews
3900 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN
Cornerstone Day Care is a faith-based center in Evansville that parents praise for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Bible-focused curriculum including math and science. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, community involvement, and homey environment, with one parent noting a decade-long tenure at the facility.
5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN
The Well Daycare in Evansville, Indiana receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and safe environment for their children. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children are excited to attend and that staff provide regular updates and excellent care. Parents also appreciate the church community aspect and feel their families have grown spiritually through the organization.
1000 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN
Enterprise Zone Day Care Center in Evansville receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the center's affordability for low-income families, small class sizes, caring staff, and strong early learning curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making academic progress.
808 Se Third Street, Evansville, IN
Parents highlight the center's faith-based curriculum and note that staff are loving, friendly, and maintain a clean environment. Reviewers specifically commend Director Miss Price for her leadership and availability, with one parent expressing high trust in the program's ability to care for their children.
2845 Beaumont Drive, Evansville, IN
Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry is a church-based center that receives mostly positive feedback for its welcoming community, spiritual focus, and family atmosphere. However, there are isolated concerns about staff professionalism and community relations.
8900 Baumgart Road, Evansville, IN
Reviewers highlight the center's safe and welcoming environment, noting the staff's genuine care and engagement with children. Parents appreciate the administrators' commitment to quality and recent improvements, with one family expressing sadness at leaving due to relocation.
There are 36 child daycare & preschools in Evansville, Indiana, making up 63% of the 57 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Evansville have an average rating of 4.31 out of 5 across 38 rated facilities, with 47% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 307 parent reviews. Parents in Evansville most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and friendly staff.
When choosing a daycare in Evansville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent highlights the center's Continuity of Care model, noting that staying with the same teachers and peers for three years helped their child build strong bonds and school readiness. The review also praises the staff's welcoming nature, open-door policy, and low turnover rate, while citing specific academic and creative achievements.
One parent describes a highly positive experience from 1988, noting that their daughter enjoyed the center so much she did not want to leave. The reviewer highlights that the staff, specifically teacher Ms. Debbie, made the experience memorable enough that they wish to enroll their own children there today.
One parent highlights that Jessica and her staff are loving, caring, and treat families like their own. The reviewer expresses feeling blessed to have their children attend this daycare.
Parents highlight the center's faith-based curriculum and note that staff are loving, friendly, and maintain a clean environment. Reviewers specifically commend Director Miss Price for her leadership and availability, with one parent expressing high trust in the program's ability to care for their children.
One parent describes Memorial Childcare as an awesome daycare for their children. The single available review highlights a highly positive experience with the center-based program.
Cornerstone Day Care is a faith-based center in Evansville that parents praise for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Bible-focused curriculum including math and science. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, community involvement, and homey environment, with one parent noting a decade-long tenure at the facility.
Reviewers highlight the center's safe and welcoming environment, noting the staff's genuine care and engagement with children. Parents appreciate the administrators' commitment to quality and recent improvements, with one family expressing sadness at leaving due to relocation.
Enterprise Zone Day Care Center in Evansville receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the center's affordability for low-income families, small class sizes, caring staff, and strong early learning curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making academic progress.
One parent highlights the facility's nice environment, attentive teachers, and responsive director, while another criticizes the lack of lesson plan transparency and significant security vulnerabilities, including unauthorized access and improper child release procedures.
The Well Daycare in Evansville, Indiana receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and safe environment for their children. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children are excited to attend and that staff provide regular updates and excellent care. Parents also appreciate the church community aspect and feel their families have grown spiritually through the organization.
Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry is a church-based center that receives mostly positive feedback for its welcoming community, spiritual focus, and family atmosphere. However, there are isolated concerns about staff professionalism and community relations.
Caring Friends Day Care Ministry in Evansville, Indiana receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff praised for genuine care, educational quality, and safety practices. The center is noted for academic preparation, special needs support, and strong teacher-child relationships. One negative review provides no specific details.
Central Methodist Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and child preparation for school. However, recent negative reviews raise concerns about disability discrimination and staff rudeness at the front desk.
One parent highlights exceptional care quality, noting significant academic progress in vocabulary and early learning skills despite higher costs. Another parent reports a negative experience regarding unreturned inquiries and lack of communication from staff.
Parents Choice Child Care in Evansville receives consistently high praise for its caring, intentional approach to child development. Reviewers highlight strong staff relationships, significant developmental progress, and a safe, family-like environment. Many parents report their children are excited to attend and feel confident entrusting their care to the facility.
New Life Child Care receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff's professionalism, warmth, and attentiveness to children's needs. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about lack of communication regarding behavioral issues and failure to report a child's injury incident.
The Arc of Evansville Child Life Center is highly regarded for serving adults with disabilities through their day program. Parents and families praise the caring staff, clean facility, and positive impact on participants' social engagement and well-being. The organization is recognized as a valuable community resource.
A few parents highlight the friendly staff and positive developmental changes in their children, with one describing the center as highly recommended. However, another reviewer notes that despite the staff's good intentions, high costs and repeated biting incidents prompted them to withdraw their child.
St. Vincent Early Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, individualized attention, safe environment, and developmental approach. However, several parents report serious concerns including poor communication, incidents of biting without proper response, questionable handling of child safety allegations, high staff turnover, and gaps in academic preparation.
The Ark Crisis Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff, support for families, and care quality. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including scheduling/communication failures, health and safety issues (head lice), poor parent communication about behavioral incidents, and unprofessional staff conduct.
Feedback for this center-based ministry is mixed, with some parents describing the staff as warm, welcoming, and open-minded, while others report a negative experience with the people there. One review highlights a nonjudgmental atmosphere, whereas another explicitly states that the staff were not very nice.
Culver Family Learning Center has mixed reviews. While some parents report positive experiences with their children's development in the Pre-K program, multiple recent reviews cite serious concerns about teacher conduct, including yelling, emotional outbursts, and harsh treatment of students, particularly in special needs classrooms. These behavioral issues were reportedly documented and covered by local news.
Reviews appear to be mixed between actual daycare feedback and apartment complex reviews, making assessment difficult. The limited daycare-specific feedback mentions strict rules but generally positive staff interactions. One parent noted the facility has nice staff and good people.
Kindergate of Evansville has highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the curriculum, caring staff, and positive child development experiences. Three other parents report serious concerns including verbal abuse, rough handling, inadequate infant care, and insufficient supervision.
AGAPE Children's Learning Academy has received mixed reviews. While some reviewers appear to be rating the church facility rather than the daycare, multiple parents report serious concerns about staff turnover, communication issues, and unprofessional conduct at the daycare center.
High Point Child Care Learning Center has overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious safety and operational concerns. Parents report understaffing, inadequate supervision, staff misconduct including abuse allegations, poor hygiene, and lack of consistent teacher assignments. One positive review praised it as a safe place, but this is vastly outweighed by numerous accounts of neglect and mismanagement.
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